Month: May 2022

Houston International Open 2022 1 min read

• Events

Houston International Open 2022

jiujiteiramagazine May 31, 2022

Photos by Leon MacCormack; Gnar Corp Photo Emotions ran high in the women’s division during IBJJF Houston International Open that took place May 21st – 22nd,... Read More

Heart of Gold, Journey to Glory 4 min read

• Cover Story

Heart of Gold, Journey to Glory

jiujiteiramagazine May 25, 2022

In the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition circuit, the year of 2022 will forever be known as the year female athletes achieved what seemed nearly impossible only... Read More

Hip Pain and the Sneaky Tensor Fasciae Latae 3 min read

• Ask the Doc

Hip Pain and the Sneaky Tensor Fasciae Latae

jiujiteiramagazine May 20, 2022

By Chris Fletcher Some types of hip pain can come on gradually and progressively worsen until the front of one or both hips become painful... Read More

I Am an Outlier at My Gym, Now What? 4 min read

• Out of the Cage

I Am an Outlier at My Gym, Now What?

jiujiteiramagazine May 20, 2022

by Samantha Seff As a Jiujiteira, you are already an outlier at your gym by being a woman in the sport. Add in certain other... Read More

Holly Holm is Back! 2 min read

• Coming Up!

Holly Holm is Back!

jiujiteiramagazine May 19, 2022

Holly Holm vs Ketlen Vieira UFC Fight Night 206, Saturday May 21st Las Vegas – UFC® continues its run of shows at UFC APEX with a must-watch... Read More

Lila Smadja-Cruz, Women’s NoGi Trailblazer 6 min read

• Close Choke

Lila Smadja-Cruz, Women’s NoGi Trailblazer

jiujiteiramagazine May 18, 2022

Story and Photos By Blanca Marisa Garcia Passionate about women’s self-defense and Jiu-Jitsu, Lila Smadja-Cruz, is one of the top female competitors and pioneers in... Read More

Competition after 45 6 min read

• Fine as Wine

Competition after 45

jiujiteiramagazine May 13, 2022

By Almine Barton There’s something different about 45. I can’t quite put my finger on it. I didn’t think it would feel any different than... Read More

Tomoe Nage, the sacrifice throw 2 min read

• Coach Talk

Tomoe Nage, the sacrifice throw

jiujiteiramagazine May 12, 2022

By Coach Katie Egan The Tomoe Nage is one of the most popular throws in Judo and is used to throw the opponent over your... Read More

Girls in Gis Spring Tour 2022 3 min read

• Girls in Gis

Girls in Gis Spring Tour 2022

jiujiteiramagazine May 3, 2022

By Girls in Gis Boise Idaho photos John Hosick Utah photos: Kori Laurel Girls in Gis sprang into action this past March with its first tour of 2022!... Read More

Abu Dhabi Grand Slam returns to Abu Dhabi for three-day grand finale of the 2021/2022 season 3 min read

• News

Abu Dhabi Grand Slam returns to Abu Dhabi for three-day grand finale of the 2021/2022 season

jiujiteiramagazine May 3, 2022

Queen of the Mats Heavyweight 4th Edition features Yara Nascimento, Julia Boscher and more! Photos by Ane Nunes/AJP The season of new beginnings deserves a... Read More